Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney set a new Premier League record in Everton's 1-0 win over Stoke City at Goodison Park on the opening weekend of the 2017-2018 season.

The England international netted the game winning goal when he planted a powerful header past Butland in the 45th minute.

According to the statisticians at OPTA, Rooney set a new Premier League record for the longest gap between goals for the same team (4869 days).

A delighted Rooney said in his post match comments :''Coming back to play for Everton is a big deal for me.''

''To play my first Premier League game back here at Goodison and score the winner – it doesn’t get much better. ''

Rooney, 31, last scored for The Toffees in their 1-1 draw with Leeds United on April 13 2004, prior to today's meeting against the Potters.

Igho Kingsley

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